Architectural Technician

Keepmoat Homes; Churwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in the UK is seeking an Architectural Technician to join their Technical team. The role involves providing architectural support, preparing working drawings, and managing design details for bespoke units. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a technical new build environment and proficiency in design software like AutoCAD. This opportunity is perfect for someone eager to contribute to housebuilding and take a step up in their career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Technical new build environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Passionate about housebuilding.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of working drawings for site operations.
• Resolve site queries to progress product development.
• Coordinate various specialist suppliers for integration into drawings.
• Procure Building Regulation approvals and produce architectural detailing.
• Procure landscaping related surveys and plans.

Skills

Creativity in problem solving

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative approach

Education

Architectural related qualification or degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Architectural Technician to join us as part of our Technical team in our Yorkshire West region, based from our regional head office in Beeston, Leeds. This role is a good opportunity for an Assistant Architectural Technician who is looking to take a step up.

The Architectural Technician is a core role within the technical team and is the main contact hub with the Planning and NHBC Portals for the team and also the invoice tracking system and document management system controller to ensure a reliable and consistent approach is maintained with these vital systems.

The main purpose of the role is to provide architectural support and technical guidance for both regional office and site-based operations.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of working drawings and provide details for site operations and manage design details for bespoke units
• Resolve, monitor where appropriate site queries to progress product development
• Coordinate and manage various specialist suppliers and integrate their requirements into the working drawings packages
• Procure / produce architectural detailing where non-standard;
• Procure Building Regulation approvals;
• Procure landscaping related surveys, designs and management plans;
• Procure / produce information to assist the legal/sales team (deed plans etc)
• General administrative work

HS&S Responsibilities

To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.

Skills, knowledge & experience

We are looking for an Architectural Technician who embodies our Keepmoat values; a straightforward professional attitude and approach to their work, organised and able to work under pressure. The postholder will take a creative approach to problem solving using their excellent communication and influencing skills. They will take a straightforward approach to providing architectural support and technical guidance. They will be passionate about housebuilding, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Technical new build environment. They will be collaborative; used to providing support to operational business units and building relationships with customers.

Education & qualifications

We are looking for someone with an Architectural related qualification, degree or equivalent. They will also have a high level of proficiency in relevant design and technical based software like AutoCAD, and general IT skills including an advanced knowledge of Microsoft packages. If this sounds like you, please apply now.

As the above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, for more information including a full job description and person specification, please contactus.